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  1. Heat Index Monitoring for Worker Safety

    Heat Index Monitoring for Worker Safety As heat-related illnesses continue to rise across occupational environments, the need for accurate, on-site, defensible heat monitoring has never been greater. Heat safety programs increasingly depend on real-world environmental data—not estimates from nearby weather stations or mobile apps—to guide decisions that protect people from heat ... Read more...
  2. Your First Time Using the Kestrel 5400: What to Know & What to Do

    Your First Time Using the Kestrel 5400: What to Know & What to Do When it comes to heat safety, accuracy matters most. The Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker with LiNK provides reliable, on-site Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) measurements exactly where people work or play. Built-in guidelines, customizable alerts, and data logging so you can make informed, confident, and trackable decisions. Here's how to get ... Read more...
  3. FIFA’s Hydration Break Rule Explained: What It Means for the 2026 World Cup

    FIFA’s Hydration Break Rule Explained: What It Means for the 2026 World Cup As temperatures rise across summer host cities, heat stress has become one of the most discussed topics ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. In response, FIFA has introduced a new hydration break policy designed to protect players. What the New FIFA Hydration Break Policy Actually Says On December 7, 2025, FIFA confirmed that: “Three-... Read more...
  4. What Are the 2026 OSHA Safety Rules for Heat Stress?

    What Are the 2026 OSHA Safety Rules for Heat Stress? What Businesses Need to Follow These Safety Rules? Understanding Written Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Plans (HIIPP) What Are Environmental Heat Triggers Business Heat Acclimatization Requirements OSHA Required Water, Shade, and Rest Breaks Monitoring and Observation Requirements... Read more...
  5. What Is an Anemometer and What Does It Measure?

    What Is an Anemometer and What Does It Measure? An anemometer is a specialized instrument used to measure wind speed. While many people associate it with weather stations or meteorologists, anemometers are used across a wide range of industries and environments, from agriculture and aviation to firefighting, construction, and military operations. Understanding what an anemometer is and how it ... Read more...
  6. What Is the Dew Point and How Is It Calculated?

    What Is the Dew Point and How Is It Calculated? The dew point is a critical weather measurement used in meteorology, environmental safety, industrial operations, and even everyday comfort forecasting. While often mentioned in weather reports, the dew point is frequently misunderstood. It plays a central role in assessing humidity, determining potential for precipitation or fog, and understanding... Read more...
  7. How Team Fastrax Uses Kestrel Instruments to Measure Weather Before Their Jumps

    How Team Fastrax Uses Kestrel Instruments to Measure Weather Before Their Jumps When you're jumping out of a plane at 12,000 feet, the last thing you want to do is guess what the weather is doing. For Team Fastrax, one of America's most respected professional skydiving performance teams, understanding wind, temperature, and microclimate conditions at every level of descent isn't optional; it's essential. With over 300 ... Read more...
  8. How Avalanche Rescuers Use Kestrel Weather Meters To Keep Slopes Safe

    How Avalanche Rescuers Use Kestrel Weather Meters To Keep Slopes Safe When snow-covered mountains turn dangerous, avalanche rescue teams are the first line of defense between disaster and survival. Their work is precise, fast-paced, and life-saving. But what many people don't realize is that one of their most important tools doesn't involve skis, dogs, or shovels. It's a compact weather meter designed to deliver ... Read more...
  9. Following the Moisture: Storm Chasing Wisdom from the Field

    Following the Moisture: Storm Chasing Wisdom from the Field There's something magnetic about watching a storm roll across the plains. If you've ever found yourself pulling off the road just to sit and watch the clouds swirl into something electric, you get it. For storm chasers, that instinct turns into a calling, a mix of science, obsession, and respect for the unpredictability of the sky. In this... Read more...
  10. Real-World Evidence: Why WBGT Monitoring Is Essential for Occupational Heat Safety

    Real-World Evidence: Why WBGT Monitoring Is Essential for Occupational Heat Safety As heat exposure continues to rise across industrial workplaces, employers face increasing pressure to protect workers from heat-related illness while maintaining productivity. A large field study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, titled “Occupational Heat Stress: Multi-Country Observations and ... Read more...

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